SGR Construction Manager - Lead in & Removals

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Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

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• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
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• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
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• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity?

CanAtom, a joint venture between AtkinsRéalis and Aecon, is delivering the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station Refurbishment Project under a collaborative contract with Ontario Power Generation.  The joint venture is underway to complete the retube, feeder, and boiler replacement (RFBR) of Units 5–8. Building on the successful delivery of the Darlington Refurbishment Project, the CanAtom team brings proven experience in safely executing complex nuclear projects on time and on budget to support Ontario’s clean energy future.

Reporting to the Senior Construction Manager of SGR, the SGR Construction Manager – Lead-In & Removals will be responsible for construction readiness and execution planning for the Steam Generator Replacement lead-in and removals scope, including work package readiness, labour and supervision planning, tooling and logistics integration, constructability reviews, and field execution governance.

What You'll Do Here:

• Lead construction readiness/planning and execution for the Steam Generator Replacement lead-in and removals scope within the Pickering RFBR project.
• Build and staff an experienced SGR construction team, including supervisors, coordinators, field engineers, workface planners, and support personnel.
• Integrate with engineering, procurement, tooling, logistics, quality, and project controls to ensure SGR construction packages are ready for execution.
• Develop labour, supervision, and resource plans aligned with RFBR schedule milestones, outage strategy, and station access requirements.
• Work with Labour Relations to proactively manage unionized trade labour requirements, jurisdictional considerations, onboarding, training, and field performance expectations.
• Oversee field execution readiness, including constructability reviews, execution sequencing, workface planning, temporary services, laydown, access, and heavy component handling interfaces.
• Maintain direct alignment with EHS and Human Performance leadership to reinforce Safety Always, nuclear safety culture, error reduction tools, observation and coaching, and event-free execution.
• Manage construction interfaces with OPG station counterparts, CanAtom project leadership, engineering, procurement, quality, scheduling, subcontractors, and supporting suppliers.
• Ensure all assigned SGR execution resources complete the required project, station, safety, quality, and role-specific training before field deployment.
• Monitor construction performance against safety, quality, schedule, productivity, cost, and readiness indicators, escalating risks and removing barriers to execution.
• Support the development of SGR execution strategies, mock-up and training requirements, work control improvements, lessons learned, and unit-over-unit continuous improvement plans.
• Ensure all work is planned and performed in accordance with applicable nuclear quality requirements, construction procedures, work packages, permits, hold points, and OPG site expectations.
• Identify key-person succession and development plans for supervisors and field leaders supporting the SGR scope.
• Provide visible field leadership through observations, coaching, pre-job briefs, readiness reviews, risk reviews, and construction leadership engagement.
• Champion collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across the SGR team and the broader RFBR project organization.

What You Bring to the Team:

• 10+ years of progressive construction leadership experience, preferably in nuclear refurbishment, major component replacement, heavy industrial, power generation, or complex infrastructure environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large multidisciplinary construction teams in a highly regulated environment with a strong focus on safety, quality, and human performance.
• Strong knowledge of construction planning, workface planning, schedule integration, field execution, risk management, and construction readiness governance.
• Experience managing unionized trade labour, subcontractors, supervision, and field support teams in a project- or outage-based construction environment.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work confidently with OPG, CanAtom leadership, engineering, procurement, quality, EHS, labour relations, and field execution teams.

At CanAtom, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request.

Reason for vacancy: New

The expected pay range for this role is $180,000 - $200,000

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role. 

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.